Giving In
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"Giving In" is the first single to be released from the band Adema's self-titled debut album. The song has been played at most of their live shows, and appeared on Now 9, as well as on a commercial for AT&T Mobility.
Meaning
The song appears, on the surface, to be a metaphor for drug use. Lines such as "I'm giving in to you" and "Family has tried to heal all my addictions" seem to strengthen this meaning, however Mark Chavez has stated that the song is about his bout with alcoholism and depression. Chavez stated that at one point he felt he was going to lose his record deal over booze and substances.
Music video
The music video for "Giving In" (directed by Paul Fedor) features the band playing on what appears to be an outdoor rooftop under a dark sky, moving as if on a conveyor belt, while lead singer Mark Chavez moves through different rooms. The rooms and scenarios that are shown while the band are playing include a hotel room with a couple, a little girl sitting on a rocking chair watching a violent movie, and a woman in a glass tank. As the video progresses, certain changes take place. People who are apparently either invisible or are meant to be there stand around the bed watching the couple have sex. A car crash takes place behind the little girl, and a man starts kissing the woman in the tank that has now been filled up with water.
Track listing
Maxi CD single
- 1. "Giving In" (Radio Edit)
- 2. "Shattered"
- 3. "Blow It Away" (Demo)
- 4. "Giving In" (Video)
Import CDS
- 1. "Giving In" (Radio Edit)
- 2. "Shattered"
- 3. "Everyone" (Demo)
- 4. "Blow It Away" (Demo)
Radio CD
- 1. "Giving In" (Radio Edit) - 3:55
- 2. "Giving In" (Album Version) - 4:35
Giving In / Do What You Want To Do Promo CD
- 1. "Giving In" - 4:35
- 2. "Do What You Want To" - 3:01